What Happened
Major League Baseball saw several teams achieve victories through dramatic late-game performances. The San Diego Padres secured a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings. The Philadelphia Phillies staged a remarkable rally, scoring eight runs in the ninth inning to overcome the Washington Nationals with a final score of 14-9.
In other contests, the Houston Astros defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in the 11th inning, with Joey Loperfido hitting a tiebreaking three-run home run. The Chicago Cubs also emerged victorious, with Crow-Armstrong and Swanson hitting home runs off pitcher Senga to secure a 9-6 win against the New York Mets.
Manny Machado was a key player in the Padres' victory over the Texas Rangers, hitting a three-run homer in the 10th inning and contributing five RBIs in a 6-4 win. The Atlanta Braves also experienced a loss in extra innings.
Key Facts
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The Philadelphia Phillies rallied for 8 runs in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9.
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Joey Loperfido hit a tiebreaking 3-run home run in the 11th inning to help the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Crow-Armstrong and Swanson homered to power the Chicago Cubs past the New York Mets 9-6.
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Manny Machado hit a 3-run homer in the 10th inning and had 5 RBIs as the San Diego Padres beat the Texas Rangers 6-4.
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The San Diego Padres also won an extra-inning game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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The Atlanta Braves lost a game in extra innings.
